Section Secretary

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics are seeking an enthusiastic and versatile Section Secretary. Working in the Spanish & Portuguese, and German Sections, within the broader Undergraduate Administration team, the post provides efficient administrative and secretarial support to facilitate the smooth running of the Faculty's undergraduate teaching and examining operations, as well as providing cover in the Faculty Office (reception) and support for events, meetings and other ad hoc duties as required.

The successful candidate will be a well-organised and adaptable team player with a commitment to providing a high-quality service to students, staff and other stakeholders. You will be skilled at managing competing priorities and be able to move between tasks at short notice to meet deadlines. You will work collaboratively within your immediate team, and across Faculty and School services, sharing best practice and facilitating continuous improvement.

Further information about the role can be found in the Further Particulars document located on the right hand side of this advertisement.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Marco Viglione, Deputy Faculty Manager on deputyfacultymanager@mmll.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on mmllpersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Wednesday 22 July 2026. Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 05 August 2026, subject to change.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference GP49852 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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